All Because Of A Bet
Zero On My Potion's Homework
"On a Monday I am waiting
Tuesday I am fading
And By Wednesday I can't sleep
Then the phone rings I hear you
And the darkness is a clear view
Cause you've come to rescue me
Fall, with you I fall so fast
I can hardly catch my breath
I hope it lasts
Ohhhh
It seems like I can finally
Rest my head on something real
I like the way that feels
Ohhhh
It's as if you know me better
Than I ever knew myself
I love how you can tell
All the pieces, pieces, pieces of me"
(Ashlee Simpson - Pieces Of Me)
Thunk!
I opened my eyes suddenly, glancing around the room while rubbing my throbbing head in pain. What just happened? That's when I noticed... I fell out of my bed, again. I haven't been able to sleep for the past few days and even when the cold disappeared, it stayed the same. Not to mention, when I did fall asleep, I get plagued by these really odd nightmares that seriously scare the bleeding hell out of me. It always starts out hazy, kind of like I'm staring through thick clouds of fog and then it starts gradually getting clearer until I realize it's Hermione and me, arguing. But she starts crying, and I can't ever figure out why. The only thing I really remember is when she ran up and slapped me.
Hard. I mean, there is a dark bruise and everything!
Then she storms off, leaving me staring there, mouth open wide in shock.
Now, talk about weird dreams. But today seems familiar, like a morning where I was supposed to remember something but forgot... and ended up getting a zero on my Potions homework. Oh well, can't dwell on the past can we? I looked at the Cannons calendar above my head then shrieked in shock. Yes, I shrieked, but I had a perfectly good reason for that.
Today is Christmas! ... And I had completely forgotten. Guess all I needed was a good hit to the head and then I'm all good! Maybe...
Anywho! Since, I doubt anyone would want to hear the thoughts of a demented, odd, crazy, love-struck, dazed, and perverted weirdo, I've decided to run down the stairs, screaming "Happy Christmas" at the top of my lungs.
Of course, by the time I had reached the living room, everyone was a tinny bit upset with me, yet happy, so I shouldn't be blamed for anything...
"Merry Christmas!" Hermione exclaimed as she hugged me tightly and kissed my cheek. Thankfully, nobody saw her choice of contact just then. I definitely don't need or want five brothers teasing me this morning.
"Merry?"
She rolled her eyes and smiled brightly. "That's what they say in America! I read it in..."
"I understand 'Mione."
"Fine!" She pouted teasingly before I swept her off her feet and spun her around quickly.
"Ronald!"
"Just having a bit of fun! It is Christmas after all..."
She smiled once again before walking away to greet the rest of the family.
Soon, we had all the presents passed out and everyone was eagerly waiting to begin the opening, anxious to find what lay behind the wrapping paper and nearly unbreakable ribbon that was fastened around each one.
"You can begin!" Mum giggled as she opened a present that dad had given her, which had to be something really good this time because I doubt anyone could wipe off the smile that was now permanently glued to her face.
I peeled off the wrapping of present after present and sighing with happiness and excitement. I picked up the last one and grimaced unrepentantly though. It was from Fred and George. Great!
I carefully opened the top and when nothing happened, I ripped it off only to be instantly covered in nasty, green slime that smelt like rotten eggs and wet dog. Sick!
"Fred and George Weasley, what DID you do!" Mum yelled as I sat there, my nose wrinkled up in disgust.
I snapped out of my reverie and glared daggers at the twins before jumping up and pulling out my wand. "I'm going to hurt you so bad!"
"Ron, calm down!"
"No!" I was about to show them the wonders of hexing but my wand had been grabbed from my hand forcefully and I was clean from head to toe.
"You should know that fighting is not the solution, Ronald!" Mum screamed as her eyes lit up in flames.
"I'm sorry."
She was about to yell again but turned around, pointing a finger at the twins angrily. "But you two! If you ever do this again, you will not leave this house, you will not talk to anyone else, and you WILL NOT EVER PULL A PRANK EVER AGAIN! Do you understand me?" They nodded fearfully before she turned back around and smiled. "So, how about we get back to those presents?"
After we had eaten dinner and everyone had retired for bed, I sat down on the living room couch, alone, with a huff. This day may have been a little tiring, but it was good otherwise. I heard a noise across the room and looked up in surprise. Hermione stood there, a grin playing across her lips as she ran and jumped on me, hugging me tightly around the middle.
"Hermione!"
"Thank you, thank you, thank you!"
I looked up confused and smiled back weakly at her. "Er, what did I do?"
"The necklace! I love it so much! Thanks!"
"No problem. I'm glad you like it."
A rustling sound came from above our heads and I glanced up, thinking I was going to see something, anything... but that was NOT was I was thinking of.
"Um, Ron?"
"If you pretend it isn't there, then I will too." I said nervously, referring to the mistletoe that hung above us.
"But it is there."
"Fine, your choice. But you live with the consequences."
I leaned up, brushing my lips with hers gently as shivers shot down my spine and my heart pounded against my chest. My tongue ran against her lip, begging for entrance before I could taste the flavor of cinnamon and honey in her mouth and my heart pounded more painfully. We pulled back, gasping for air as she leaned back down, devouring my mouth with hers again. Reluctantly, we let go and I smiled down at her.
"Goodnight, Ron."
"Happy Christmas." I whispered huskily against her neck, before she got up and walked back to her room silently.
Dang! I kissed the love of my life and technically just won 20 galleons! What a day...
A/N - Hope ya liked this chapter! I'm a little emotional right now, because I just read this Lily/James story and it was really long, but then one of the characters died and I was like... NO! Bring her back, darn't! So that is why the chappie went from happy, to angry, to happy yet again. :) Hope ya read the next chapter and REVIEW!
snuffles101 - Rocks... heh heh. I hope nobody ever tries that one on me... I'd be pretty angry.
TheDaughterOfKings - I guess he just did... finally! But don't worry this isn't the end... Oh no. Not at all. Things get a little messy from here.
